August 2009

No summer holidays yet within REACH?…Annex XVII of REACH Regulation revised…Draft guidance documents on Annex V exemptions and information requirements…Guidance in a Nutshell, for those allergic to reading complete works…Shape up for summer by getting active in a SIEFClassification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) …Harmonised classification and labelling…Diantimony trioxide may not be so irritating in winter…Presentations on preparing for the CLP Regulation – sit back and enjoy the show…Questions on CLP? ECHA provides some answersRevised ECETOC targeted risk assessment (TRA) toolsEU draft risk assessment reportsInsecticides reviewed – draft biocide evaluations available from EC EnvironmentDraft risk assessment report on bispyribac-sodium published by EFSAEFSA view on the pesticide lufenuronUpdated EFSA advice on 4-methylbenzophenone and an evaluation of benzophenoneMarine biotoxins found in shellfish – EFSA reviews pectenotoxins (PTX)Exhausted from assessing vitamins and minerals, does EFSA need a supplement?Barbecue time as EFSA considers woodsmoke flavouringsBenchmark dose (BMD) approach in risk assessment gets EFSA scrutinyBeauty without the beast? COLIPA reviews in vitro approaches to cosmetics testingAlternative test for skin corrosion endorsed by ECVAMEFSA promotes alternatives to animal testingUNITED KINGDOM

Reducing occupational cancers – IOM scientist notes attitude may be the keyNanomaterials in the environment – UK government ventures into tiny mattersDefra air quality guidelines for metals and hydrogen halidesCOT June deliberationsSACN draft report on iron and healthSummer ACNFP meeting postponedUNITED STATES